Federal Government Shutdown: Update to SNAP Benefits

Nov. 13 Update: Full SNAP benefits for November 2025 are on the way

Coloradans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help purchase healthy food will begin receiving full payments for the month of November 2025. The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) will start loading payments onto Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards and SNAP participants will see payments on their EBT cards by Thursday afternoon.

With benefits on the way, change your EBT card PIN today

It is important to protect your EBT card against theft. There are several ways you can protect your benefits:

  • Freeze your card when not in use
  • Keep your PIN and card number secret
  • Report suspicious activity

Learn more about EBT benefit theft.

More resources

If you need more food resources during the government shutdown, we encourage you to reach out to your local food banks or community agencies in your area. To find these resources in your area, please contact:

Or visit this webpage maintained by our staff: https://www.larimer.gov/community-resources.

For more information on SNAP, visit cdhs.colorado.gov/snap.